September 05 / 16.55 Haydock

16.55

Good

Oakmere Homes Handicap

  • Prize money: £13085
  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Oakmere Homes Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

OUR TIP

Form: 718740 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Mixed form this season and below par at Galway last month but he won at Musselburgh in April and his Haydock form-figures read 12331, including a win in this 12 months ago (good to soft); possible player now back here.
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11th

1

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Persuasion

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Made it 2-3 at Musselburgh when winning there over 7f in April off a 1lb lower mark than today's; beaten only 4l when seventh of 19 at York (7f, good) 11 days ago but stamina has to be a concern on just his third try over a 1m.

14/1

7th

11

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Persuasion

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April, making it 2-3 at the Edinburgh venue, and he's just 2lb higher today; can't be totally dismissed but this 9yo is inconsistent and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (7f, good) last time.

33/1

Form: -P2970 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Mixed fortunes for new yard this season and failed to threaten at Newcastle (6f, AW) a fortnight ago, but he's now 2lb lower than when second of 16 here (6f, good) in May and the step back up to 7f could be the right move; unraced on slow ground.
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1st

7

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Arctic Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Failed to make the frame on first four starts this season but revived with a 7l win in four-runner race at Salisbury (1m, good to firm); what that form is worth is open to question and he's back up 7lb, but at least the third has won since.

15/2

1st

3

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:51 Salisbury

Arctic Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Usually held up in rear; hasn't won since his 2yo days but has slipped to an attractive mark and could pop up when the cards drop right, which admittedly isn't guaranteed in this small-field scenario; less exposed at 1m than over shorter.

9/2

Form: 484018 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Posted her second win of the season when scoring over C&D (good to firm) last month and didn't enjoy a clear run when mid-division at York subsequently; versatile ground-wise and she's on the shortlist.
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9th

5

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Mostar Dreams

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Regularly makes the frame and she ran up to her best when third in Listed race at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago; this is tougher but she still has each-way possibilities.

33/1

3rd

6

(5)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Pontefract

Mostar Dreams

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Not far behind Crystal Flyer when fourth in a fillies' Listed event over C&D 19 days ago; this is a deeper race though.

33/1

4th

10

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Mostar Dreams

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) in January and was returning from an absence when beaten a nose at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago; she will need a lot more in order to figure in this company.

20/1

Form: 51-192

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won Roscommon maiden (7.5f, soft) last October on final run for Henry de Bromhead and followed up on handicap/stable debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in April; returned to form with close second of 19 at York (1m, good) in July and this unexposed 4yo could play a leading role.
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8th

12

(15)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Ata Rangi

8st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Two wins last term (1m/7f, AW/good) and he added another on his reappearance at Haydock (7f, good) in May; again ran well when fourth of 15 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) latest but his form needs to go to a new level today.

33/1

4th

4

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Ata Rangi

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Two wins last season (1m/7f, AW/good) and he added another on last month's reappearance at Haydock (7f, good); his best form has come on good ground but he's shown promise on a slow surface and this progressive 5yo could still have more to offer; respected.

9/2

1st

1

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Ata Rangi

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Two wins for Ed Walker last season and positives can be drawn from the fact that one was on his seasonal return and the other was over C&D (good ground); returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark and a promising claimer is booked; contender.

7/2

Form: 153200 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
3yo who is 1lb lower than when first past the post over C&D in July (good; demoted due to interference); also effective on soft; down the field at Goodwood and York since but this is less competitive; not written off.
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10th

4

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

We Dare To Dream

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Returned to form from a slipping mark when sixth of 11 in 7f handicap at Haydock 33 days ago; one for the shortlist.

10/1

6

(8)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

We Dare To Dream

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

3yo who is 1lb lower than when first past the post over C&D in July (good; demoted due to interference); also effective on soft; down the field at Goodwood and York since but this is less competitive; not written off.

12/1

Form: 41-143 BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two 6f novice wins from first three outings and ran well when third of seven at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in June on second handicap start; unraced on slow ground; further improvement is possible from this 3yo.
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3rd

1

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Sixtygeesbaby

10st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David O’Meara

Not an instant success for new stable this season but won easily by 4l off much-reduced mark at Carlisle (5.8f, good) ten days ago and is 4lb ahead of the handicapper under 5lb penalty here; commands respect.

11/10

1st

2

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Sixtygeesbaby

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Seemingly aided by first-time visor when fifth of 19 at York (6f, good to firm) last month but failed to build on that performance when favourite at Nottingham three weeks ago and is now 0-7 for David O'Meara.

9/1

5th

2

(8)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Sixtygeesbaby

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Unplaced in six runs for David O'Meara, but he's tumbling down the weights and he showed more at York (6f, good to firm; visored first time) ten days ago; this is a drop in class and something bigger is brewing.

9/4

12/1

Form: 02-855

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Looked good on 2yo debut last June; hasn't run badly when fifth in 7f handicaps on last two starts (good/good to soft) but he's failed to kick on from last year's promise and needs something extra in first-time cheekpieces.
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11th

1

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Catalyse

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Still to add to his debut win in 14 subsequent outings and it has been tough going so far for this stable; now drops into a Class 6 and a revival wouldn't be out of the question.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Catalyse

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Well down the field on all four starts for Jim Goldie this season (6f-7f), most recently in refitted cheekpieces at Hamilton on Wednesday; stable has more obvious chance with Ashen.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Catalyse

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Won over C&D on his debut when with Richard Fahey (good); hasn't won since and well beaten in three starts for Jim Goldie this time round; plenty to prove at present.

33/1

Form: -94851 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but snapped long losing sequence when dead-heating for first in big field at York (7f, good to soft) in July, despite a troubled passage; just 3lb higher today and bang there if repeating that latest form.
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3rd

8

(11)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Quest For Fun

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

8yo who has displayed mixed form this season and was below par over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago, but he showed spark when third of 22 over C&D (good) two starts ago and he has an excellent record in this race, having won it in 2023 and dead-heated for first last year; respected.

15/2

12th

19

(15)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Quest For Fun

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two-time C&D winner and has also run with distinction in defeat here on numerous occasions; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years but he would be better suited by slower conditions.

9/1

12

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in July of 2023 and 2025; behind Leadman when fifth at the Dante meeting last month but well in front of David O'Meara's charge and looked a bit unlucky (met trouble) when third of 22 back here three weeks ago; solid.

6/1

Form: 673395

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
His three wins have come over 6f but he's hinted when running well over that trip this summer that this return to 7f is worth exploring; versatile ground-wise and could be in with a chance.
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10

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Bishops Crown

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His three wins have come over 6f but he's hinted when running well over that trip this summer that this return to 7f is worth exploring; versatile ground-wise and could be in with a chance.

10/1

10

(1)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Bishops Crown

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

C&D winner last year; promising efforts over C&D and at Yarmouth (both on soft) last month but he found things happening too quickly on good to firm ground over C&D on Monday; blinkers now replaced by a new visor.

16/1

9th

12

(2)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Bishops Crown

8st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Form off current mark, all in Class 4, features a success over C&D in 2024 and placed efforts the last twice; steps up two grades but Oliver Carmichael takes off a handy 7lb; could go well.

10/1

Form: 820945 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Kicked off campaign with two 1m wins in a row and went close over 1m2f in June; well treated on that form but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his last four outings.
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6th

1

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

Candonomore

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won races for two previous yards and was a close third on debut for current one (1m1f, good to firm); hasn't kicked on from there, including here two runs back when beating one home over 6f; drops into a claimer but these terms aren't easy.

8/1

7th

1

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Candonomore

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Successful for two previous yards and ran creditably at Ayr on debut for current stable; below par in two starts since but likely found 6f too sharp latest; returns to a more suitable distance.

10/1

8th

8

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Candonomore

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jennie Candlish

A ready winner at Bath (1m, firm) in April (final start for Stuart Williams); good start for Jennie Candlish when third over 1m1f at Ayr (good to firm) but not in the same form when beaten favourite at Carlisle (1m) ten days later; quite a strong traveller over those trips but whether he has the speed for sprinting remains to be seen.

10/1

Form: 482089 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who was beaten just 1l when second at Leicester in June and is now 6lb lower; however, soundly beaten on his three runs since (C&D last time) and the first-time visor needs to prompt a revival.
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4th

2

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Has won on soft ground and he's now 8lb lower than when runner-up at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; however, he's finished no better than seventh across his five outings since.

12/1

6

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Respectable second at Leicester in June but far from consistent otherwise this year and losing spell goes back to spring 2024; not particularly solid.

16/1

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Liamarty Dreams

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

C&D winner who was beaten just 1l when second at Leicester in June and is now 6lb lower; however, soundly beaten on his three runs since (C&D last time) and the first-time visor needs to prompt a revival.

33/1

Non-runners

Lexington Belle

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Payout
Exacta £47.90
Straight Forecast £39.49
Trifecta £260.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ata Rangi

NEWMARKET:

Sixtygeesbaby

RP RATINGS:

Quest For Fun

TOPSPEED:

We Dare To Dream

The Star:

Catalyse

Telegraph:

Arctic Thunder

Daily Mail:

Persuasion

The Times:

Sixtygeesbaby

LAMBOURN:

Ata Rangi

The Guardian:

Ata Rangi

D Express:

Ata Rangi

Daily Mirror:

Ata Rangi

The Sun:

Ata Rangi

Daily Record:

Ata Rangi

POSTDATA:

Quest For Fun